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{{species infobox
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:Munchelangelo.png]]
|image=[[File:Munchelangelo.png]]<br>Sprite from ''Wario: Master of Disguise''
|variants=[[DaVincheese]]<br>[[Mini Munchelangelo]]<br>[[Ratfael]]
|variants=[[DaVincheese]]<br>[[Mini Munchelangelo]]<br>[[Ratfael]]
|first_appearance=''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|first_appearance=''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
}}
}}
'''Munchelangelos''' are mice-like enemies who appear in the [[S.S. Caviar]] in ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]''. They are normally found walking around an area and are harmless when passed by quickly. However, if [[Wario]] stays for too long close to one, it will attack by jump-charging at him, trying to bite him. They can be defeated with any attack. Their name is a pun on {{wp|Michelangelo}}, a famous Italian Renaissance artist. Along with the other mice enemies in the game, they can occasionally be seen lifting their heads up, allowing a pair of eyes to peek out, suggesting they are actually a smaller creature in a costume. Six Munchelangelos appear in the game.
'''Munchelangelos''' are mouse enemies who appear in the [[S.S. Caviar]] in ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]''. They are normally found walking around an area and are harmless when passed by quickly. However, if [[Wario]] stays close to one for too long, it will attack by jump-charging in an attempt to bite him. They can be defeated with any attack. Their name is a pun on {{wp|Michelangelo}}, a famous Italian Renaissance artist. Along with the other mice enemies in the game, they can occasionally be seen lifting their heads up, allowing a pair of eyes to peek out, suggesting they are actually a smaller creature in a costume. Six Munchelangelos appear in the game.


The [[Ratfael]] is a slightly stronger, orange variant of this enemy.
The [[Ratfael]] is a slightly stronger, orange variant of this enemy.
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|Jap=ヒッキーマウス
|Jap=ヒッキーマウス
|JapR=Hikkī Mausu
|JapR=Hikkī Mausu
|JapM=Hickey Mouse; a reference to {{wp|Mickey Mouse}}
|JapM=Hickey Mouse; a reference to {{wp|Mickey Mouse}}; also,「ヒッキー」is another term for「引きこもり」(''hikikomori'', shut-in).
|Ger=Glücksratt
|Ger=Glücksratt
|GerM=From "glück" (luck) and "ratte" (rat), also likely a pun on ''Glücksrad'' (''{{wp|Wheel of Fortune (American game show)|Wheel of Fortune}}'')
|GerM=From "glück" (luck) and "ratte" (rat), also likely a pun on ''Glücksrad'' (''{{wp|Wheel of Fortune (American game show)|Wheel of Fortune}}'')

Latest revision as of 15:31, July 12, 2024

Munchelangelo
Sprite of Munchelangelo in Wario: Master of Disguise
Sprite from Wario: Master of Disguise
First appearance Wario: Master of Disguise (2007)
Variants

Munchelangelos are mouse enemies who appear in the S.S. Caviar in Wario: Master of Disguise. They are normally found walking around an area and are harmless when passed by quickly. However, if Wario stays close to one for too long, it will attack by jump-charging in an attempt to bite him. They can be defeated with any attack. Their name is a pun on Michelangelo, a famous Italian Renaissance artist. Along with the other mice enemies in the game, they can occasionally be seen lifting their heads up, allowing a pair of eyes to peek out, suggesting they are actually a smaller creature in a costume. Six Munchelangelos appear in the game.

The Ratfael is a slightly stronger, orange variant of this enemy.

In-game description[edit]

This happy little mouse has been living high on the hog on a luxury liner. Too much time at the buffet has engorged his belly to epic proportions.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ヒッキーマウス[?]
Hikkī Mausu
Hickey Mouse; a reference to Mickey Mouse; also,「ヒッキー」is another term for「引きこもり」(hikikomori, shut-in).
German Glücksratt[?] From "glück" (luck) and "ratte" (rat), also likely a pun on Glücksrad (Wheel of Fortune)
Italian Trippatopo[?] Tripe-mouse; the "tripe" is a popular Italian dish